Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream.

LISTEN
Watch
on air now

Create a 6PR account today!

You can now log in once to listen live, watch live, join competitions, enjoy exclusive 6PR content and other benefits.


Joining is free and easy.

You will soon need to register to keep streaming 6PR online. Register an account or skip for now to do it later.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

World’s ‘most active’ ransomware gang based in Russia targeting Ukraine

Gary Adshead
Article image for World’s ‘most active’ ransomware gang based in Russia targeting Ukraine

The Chief Executive of Defence Consultancy Internet 2.0 has 6PR Mornings that there has been a recent increase of cyber attacks coming out of Russia.

Robert Potter told Liam Bartlett that an escalation of attacks by “Conti” against the West has arrived against a backdrop of ransomware groups showing ideological support for the Russian government in recent years. 

In a statement, the Conti ransomware group said that “since the West is known to wage its wars primarily by targeting civilians, we will use our resources in order to strike back if the wellbeing and safety of peaceful citizens will be at stake due to American cyber aggression”.

Robert Potter says it’s clear that the Russian government influences their decisions.

“They’re domiciled in Russia, and over time that group has become more and more ideological and become more pro-Kremlin,” he said.

“They’ve certainly hit targets in Australia and New Zealand, although recently most of their priority targets have been in the United States and Europe.”

Press PLAY to hear how Ukraine is developing a cyber-volunteer group to take down these attacks.

Gary Adshead
Advertisement